Academic Courses

Medical Assisting and Office Management

MA 110 Introduction to Clinical Skills
2-3-0-3
An introduction to the theory, practice and techniques basic to the clinical aspects of medical assisting to include: vital signs; weight; height; first aid and medical emergencies; and patient preparation for pediatric, gynecologic and obstetric specialty examinations.
Additional course fee: $79.

MA 115 Medications and Medical Specialty Procedures
2-3-0-3
This course introduces the principles of pharmacology and the procedures of medication therapy. Assisting with various procedures and treatments in the medical specialties of cardiology, allergy and immunology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and rehabilitative medicine are also addressed. Prerequisites: MA 110 and BIOL 109. BIOL 109 may be taken concurrently.
Additional course fee: $79.

MA 250 Medical Office Laboratory Procedures
2-3-0-3
This course is a continuation of the study of the theory, practice and techniques of the clinical components of medical assisting. Emphasis will be placed on specimen collection and handling, sterilization techniques, nutrition, introduction to clinical laboratory equipment, tests and procedures used by clinicians for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of disease. Prerequisite: BIOL 109.
Additional course fee: $79.

MA 299 Medical Assistant Externship
2-0-16-4
This course requires a supervised directed clinical practice in a physician’s office or other approved ambulatory care facility. Topics during the lecture component of the course will include: death and dying, résumé writing, workplace readiness skills and interview techniques. Prerequisites: MA 250, MA 220. Fulfills American/Global Diversity requirement.
Additional course fee: $132.